Iroquois Community School

Iroquois Community School, which is a community/K–8 model in nearby districts, usually has 423 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1 (community schools usually have smaller averages). Recent public profiles show that about 46% of students are good at math and about 57% are good at reading, which indicates that students are doing well in the early grades. The school values having a diverse student body and focuses on building partnerships with the community and providing enrichment all year long. Most of the time, the number of full-time teachers (FTEs) is in the low to mid-20s. There are 54% female students and 46% male students in the school. 30% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 35 full-time teachers who are the same. In the larger metro area, the average cost of renting a three-bedroom apartment is between $1,200 and $1,800 per month. Students go to nearby public high schools (the district's zoning is different); those high schools have alumni who have gone on to do well in college and in the professional world.

The school turned 60 years old, and students and staff held a party with songs and a time capsule. The district news also talks about an agreement that will have an outside police officer rotate between schools in the district because there aren't enough staff members.

Q1: How do I sign up?

Ans: Families have to use District 62's lottery system to apply.

Q.2 Is there transportation?

Ans: Students who meet certain criteria can take the bus within the district.

Q. 3: Do you have to wear uniforms?

Ans: No, but you should dress nicely and appropriately.

Q.4 How do teachers grade students?

Ans: MAP, i-Ready, and performance tasks in the classroom are all types of tests.

Q.5 Does the school serve lunch?

Ans: Yes, you can get hot lunches and items from the menu.

Q.6 Can you receive healthy meals?

Ans: Yes, balanced menus meet the USDA's nutrition standards.

Q.7 Does the school have any special programs?

Ans: There are programs for gifted students, enrichment, and help with problems.